GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile vs Arc A730M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

75

10,080

+2.8%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

Arc A730M

80

9,808

0.0%

UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

187%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

134%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

129%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

118%

#60

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

92%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

89%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Arc A730M

#186

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

387%

#188

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

351%

#189

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

350%

#193

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

319%

#194

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

316%

#196

Arc A730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

96%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A730M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile	Arc A730M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile and Arc A730M

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 712 MHz to 1057 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,080 points.

Arc A730M

The Arc A730M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,808 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile scores 10,080 and the Arc A730M reaches 9,808 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is built on Ampere while the Arc A730M uses Generation 12.7, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 3,072 (Arc A730M). Raw compute: 4.329 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M). Boost clocks: 1057 MHz vs 2050 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 24 (Arc A730M) with 64 Tensor cores vs 384.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile	Arc A730M
G3D Mark Score	10,080+3%	9,808
Architecture	Ampere	Generation 12.7
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2048	3072+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.329 TFLOPS	12.6 TFLOPS+191%
Boost Clock	1057 MHz	2050 MHz+94%
ROPs	40	96+140%
TMUs	64	192+200%
L1 Cache	2 MB	4.5 MB+125%
L2 Cache	2 MB	12 MB+500%
Ray Tracing Cores	16	24+50%
Tensor Cores	64	384+500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc A730M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile	Arc A730M
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	XeSS
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A730M has 12 GB. The Arc A730M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 336 GB/s (Arc A730M) — a 75% advantage for the Arc A730M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 12 MB (Arc A730M) — the Arc A730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile	Arc A730M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	336 GB/s+75%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	12 MB+500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 12.2 (Arc A730M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile	Arc A730M
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A730M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A730M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile	Arc A730M
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	Xe Media Engine
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	Xe Media Engine
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile draws 75W versus the Arc A730M's 80W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 500W (Arc A730M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.